Christian Patel

School Aged Childcare Worker

Pineapple Cove Academy

02.2023 - Current

Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement of children in after-school programs.
Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Collaborated with parents and staff to communicate child progress and address individual needs effectively.
Created a positive learning environment promoting inclusivity, respect, and teamwork among students.
Assisted in training new staff on childcare protocols, classroom management techniques, and safety standards.
Organized special events and field trips enhancing hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Communicated effectively with school staff regarding student behavior or academic concerns as needed throughout the year.
Managed daily routines including snack time, outdoor playtime, and pick-up procedures to ensure smooth operations.
Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing group activities and fostering positive interactions among peers.
Implemented behavior management techniques consistently across all students while maintaining a respectful approach that supported child growth in self-regulation skills.
Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed diversity by celebrating cultural differences within the program setting.
Improved children''s emotional well-being by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
Supported school-aged children with homework assignments, ensuring comprehension and completion.
Facilitated transitions between various activities during after-school hours to maintain structure and consistency for students'' experiences within the program environment.
Planned and led games, reading time and singing for groups of 25 children.
Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.